Breaking News, Business, Financial and Economic News, World News from EconoTimes

Become a contributor

Bookmark Econotimes

Politics

Fri, Apr 24, 2026 11:56 AM All times are UTC

Follow Series

©Econometrics LLC . All Rights Reserved.

Nancy Pelosi appoints Maj. Gen. William Walker to House Sergeant-at-Arms

Mar 29, 2021 08:21 am UTC| Politics

The House is still reeling from the aftermath of the January 6 riots at the Capitol caused by a pro-Trump mob. Following the resignation of the previous Sergeant-at-Arms, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi announced Major General...

Donald Trump criticized: Dr. Deborah Birx recalls 'uncomfortable conversation' with ex-POTUS

Mar 29, 2021 07:35 am UTC| Politics

Now-former President Donald Trump was widely criticized for his administrations response to the COVID-19 pandemic, resulting in hundreds of thousands of deaths. Dr. Deborah Birx, one of the health experts on Trumps...

Donald Trump insurrection: Mick Mulvaney says ex-POTUS' claims on Capitol riots are false

Mar 29, 2021 07:12 am UTC| Politics

Former President Donald Trump was impeached by the House for the second time following the insurrection at the Capitol last January 6. With Trumps claims that the mob did not pose a threat during the riots, the former...

Kamala Harris and other world leaders extend wishes on Holi

Mar 29, 2021 06:03 am UTC| Politics

India is currently celebrating Holi or a festival of colors, and many world leaders have extended their wishes for the holiday. Vice President Kamala Harris also wished everyone a happy Holi. Over the weekend, Harris...

Melania Trump reportedly realized husband Donald Trump 'is not good for her'

Mar 29, 2021 05:46 am UTC| Politics

The marriage of former first lady Melania Trump to former President Donald Trump has been widely speculated due to their apparent lack of public displays of affection. A relationship expert claimed that Mrs. Trump has...

Joe Biden foreign policy: North Korea says POTUS has 'deep-seated hostility' in missile test criticism

Mar 29, 2021 05:18 am UTC| Politics

Contrary to the previous administration, Joe Biden has opted for a more diplomatic approach when it comes to dealing with countries like North Korea, China, Iran, and Russia. In response to Bidens criticism of North Koreas...

Nancy Pelosi warns California Democrats against running in state's recall election

Mar 26, 2021 10:09 am UTC| Politics

California Governor Gavin Newsom is currently facing calls to resign and a recall effort made against him following his response to the COVID-19 pandemic in the state. In an attempt at maintaining a united Democratic...

1941 1942 1943 1944 1945 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950

Economy

Indonesia Fiscal Deficit Outlook: Fitch Signals Flexibility Amid Middle East War Risks

Indonesia may have limited room to exceed its legal fiscal deficit ceiling of 3% of GDP without facing an immediate credit rating downgrade, according to Fitch Ratings. The agency suggests that any breach would need to be...

Japan Inflation Rises in March Amid Energy Price Surge and Middle East Tensions

Japans consumer price index (CPI) inflation increased more than expected in March, driven largely by rising energy costs linked to geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. The latest government data shows that headline...

Asian Markets Mixed as Oil Prices Rise Amid Middle East Tensions and Ceasefire Uncertainty

Asian stock markets showed a mixed performance on Friday as rising oil prices and ongoing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East weighed on investor sentiment. A fragile ceasefire and stalled U.S.-Iran negotiations...

U.S. Stock Futures Edge Higher as Ceasefire Extension and Intel Earnings Lift Sentiment

U.S. stock index futures moved slightly higher বৃহস্পতিবার evening following a weaker session on Wall Street, as investors responded to geopolitical developments and strong corporate earnings. SP 500 Futures climbed 0.2%...

Oil Prices Surge Amid Escalating U.S.-Iran Conflict and Strait of Hormuz Tensions

Oil prices climbed during Asian trading on Friday, driven by growing concerns over a prolonged U.S.-Iran conflict and ongoing disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz. Market sentiment remains tense after U.S. President Donald...

Politics

Judge Orders Release of Family After Longest ICE Detention Under Trump Administration

A woman and her five children were released from U.S. immigration detention after more than 10 months, marking the longest known family detention during President Donald Trumps administration. The release came Thursday...

US and EU Strengthen Critical Minerals Partnership to Reduce China Dependence

The United States and the European Union are set to sign a memorandum of understanding (MoU) aimed at strengthening cooperation on critical minerals, marking a strategic move to secure global supply chains and reduce...

U.S. Army Soldier Charged in $400K Insider Betting Scheme on Maduro Capture

A U.S. Army Special Forces soldier has been charged by the Justice Department for allegedly using classified information to profit from bets on the capture of Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro. According to federal...

Trump Administration Launches Civil Rights Probe into NYC Education Department Over Pro-Palestinian Educators

The Trump administration has initiated a civil rights investigation into the New York City Department of Education (NYCDOE), focusing on alleged discrimination linked to a pro-Palestinian educators group. The U.S....

Lebanon-Israel Ceasefire Extended as U.S. Pushes for Peace Talks

The Lebanon-Israel ceasefire has been extended for three more weeks following high-level negotiations hosted by U.S. President Donald Trump at the White House. The meeting brought together Israels ambassador to Washington,...

Science

China vs. NASA: The New Moon Race and What's at Stake by 2030

The space race is back and this time, its a direct competition between the United States and China for dominance on the lunar surface. NASAs Artemis II mission recently made history when four astronauts flew farther into...

NASA Artemis II: First Crewed Moon Mission Since Apollo Takes Four Astronauts on 10-Day Lunar Journey

NASAs Artemis II mission launched Wednesday, marking humanitys return to crewed lunar exploration for the first time since the Apollo era. Carrying four astronauts aboard the Orion spacecraft, this historic 10-day mission...

NASA's Artemis II Mission: First Crewed Lunar Journey Since Apollo

NASA's Artemis II Crew Arrives in Florida for Historic Moon Mission

The four astronauts chosen for NASAs Artemis II mission have touched down at Kennedy Space Center in Florida, marking the beginning of final launch preparations for the first crewed lunar journey in over 50 years. NASA...

SpaceX Pivots Toward Moon City as Musk Reframes Long-Term Space Vision

SpaceX CEO Elon Musk has revealed a significant shift in the companys near-term space exploration strategy, announcing that SpaceX is now prioritizing the development of a self-growing city on the Moon rather than focusing...

Technology

Intel Stock Surges as AI Chip Demand Drives Strong Q2 Forecast

Intel Corp delivered a bullish outlook for the second quarter of 2026, signaling a strong turnaround fueled by rising demand for AI data center chips. The company projected earnings per share (EPS) of $0.20, significantly...

Microsoft Commits $18 Billion to Expand AI and Cloud Infrastructure in Australia

Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) has unveiled a major investment plan worth A$25 billion (approximately $18 billion) in Australia, signaling a significant push to strengthen its artificial intelligence (AI) and cloud computing...

Elon Musk Signals Intel 14A Chips for Tesla’s Terafab AI Semiconductor Venture

Tesla Inc (NASDAQ: TSLA) CEO Elon Musk revealed new details about the companys ambitious semiconductor plans, confirming that the Terafab joint venture intends to leverage Intels advanced 14A chip manufacturing process....

Tesla Earnings Beat Expectations as EV Growth Holds Amid Robotics and AI Shift

Tesla reported stronger-than-expected first-quarter 2026 earnings, driven largely by resilience in its core electric vehicle business, even as the company continues shifting focus toward artificial intelligence, robotics,...

SK Hynix Reports Record Q1 Profit Surge Driven by AI Memory Chip Demand

SK Hynix Inc. (KS:000660) delivered a standout performance in the first quarter, reporting a dramatic surge in operating profit that exceeded market expectations. The South Korean semiconductor giant benefited...